US20070227309A1 - Hose Clamp Tool - Google Patents
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- This invention pertains to tools used to install, tighten, loosen or remove hose clamps. More specifically, the invention relates to tools that enable one to access a hose clamp in hard to reach positions and/or tools that enable one to install or remove a hose clamp using only one hand.
- a hose clamp typically includes a pliable metal strip that has two ends overlapping one another forming a circle.
- An anchor secures the overlapping sections of the metal strip together.
- a bolt is secured to the metal strip at the anchor. Threads on the bolt are positioned in mating relationship with slots formed in the metal strip. Accordingly, when a drive tool as a screw driver or wrench engages a head on the bolt and rotates the bolt, the ends of the strip move relative to one another tightening or loosening depending on the direction of rotation of the bolt. If the clamp is loosely fitted around a hose, the metal strip may rotate or move on the hose when one rotates the bolt, and one must use his/her free hand to prevent rotation of the clamp on the hose. In those instances where the hose clamp is located in a hard-to-reach position, using one's second hand to hold the hose clamp may be difficult if not virtually impossible.
- a hose clamp tool is designed for engaging a hose clamp having a bolt for tightening or loosening the hose clamp wherein the bolt has a bolt head and bolt end opposite or distal the bolt head.
- the hose clamp tool comprises a handle and a shaft that has a first end attached to the handle, and a second end distal the first end.
- the shaft is operably connected to the handle for rotation in a direction the handle is rotated, and the second end is adapted for engaging the bolt head of the bolt on the hose clamp.
- a support member is operably connected to the shaft and handle for supporting a hose clamp and has a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the shaft.
- the support member is moveable along its longitudinal axis and rotatable on the shaft and such movement is independent of movement of the shaft and handle.
- a means is disposed between the shaft and support member for biasing the support member toward the handle.
- the support member has a spine in spaced relation to the shaft and has a first end adjacent to the handle, a first shoulder depending from the spine over the shaft in spaced relation to the shaft and engages the biasing means, a second shoulder depends from the spine in spaced relation to the first shoulder forming a gap there between for insertion of the bolt on the hose clamp and said second shoulder engages the hose clamp opposite the bolt head.
- an operator biases the support member toward the second end of the shaft or away from the handle forming a gap between the second end of the shaft and second shoulder of the support member.
- the bolt on the hose clamp is positioned in the gap with the second of the shaft engaging the bolt head.
- the support member is released and biased toward the handle whereby the second shoulder of the support member engages the hose clamp at space between the bolt and the metal strip of the hose clamp.
- the hose clamp may then be tightened or loosened as desired.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hose clamp.
- FIG. 2 is an end view of the hose clamp.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the invention.
- FIG. 4 is a side view of the invention.
- FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the invention.
- FIG. 6 is a bottom sectional view of the invention engaging a hose clamp
- FIG. 7 is a side view of the invention adjusted to receive a hose clamp.
- FIG. 8 is a side view of the invention engaging a hose clamp.
- FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the invention engaging a hose clamp.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 11 is a sectional view of the second embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the invention with an adapter.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the invention with an adapter.
- FIG. 14 is a sectional view of a third embodiment of the invention.
- a hose clamp 30 is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 , and includes a metal strip 31 having a first portion 31 A rolled over the top of a second portion 31 A in a generally circular configuration for receiving a hose (not shown).
- the first portion 31 A and second portion 31 B are secured together, in sliding relationship to one another, by an anchor 36 , which also secures a bolt 33 to the first portion 31 A of the metal strip 31 .
- the bolt 33 has threads (not shown) that are positioned in mating relationship with slots 32 on the first portion 31 A of the metal strip 31 .
- the bolt 33 has a head 37 for receiving a tool such as a screwdriver, ratchet, wrench or any other tool used to rotate the bolt 33 . When one rotates the bolt 33 , the threads engage metal strip 31 at the slots 32 causing the clamp 30 to tighten or loosen depending on which direction the bolt 33 is rotated.
- the invention for a hose clamp tool 10 is depicted in FIGS. 3 through 5 , and includes a shaft 12 mounted to a handle 11 .
- the shaft 12 is operably connected to the handle 11 in such a manner that the shaft 12 rotates in the same direction as the rotation of the handle 11 as selected by a user.
- the shaft 12 may be detachable from the handle 11 .
- the shaft 12 includes a first end 12 A mounted to the handle 11 and a second end 12 B distal the first end 12 A.
- a bit 13 is secured to the second end 12 A of the shaft 12 for engaging the bolt head 37 of the hose clamp 30 .
- the bit 13 is detachable from the shaft 12 so that different sized and shaped bits may be used with the tool 10 .
- the second end 12 B of the shaft 12 may be adapted to include a magnetic coupling or it is machined for receiving and end of the bit 13 in such a manner to adequately secure the bit 13 to the shaft 12 for operation.
- the tool 10 comprises a support member 14 for supporting the hose clamp 30 on the tool 10 .
- the support member 14 is positioned over the shaft 12 and has a longitudinal axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the shaft 12 .
- the support member 14 is movable along its longitudinal axis, and rotates with respect to and independent from movement of the shaft 12 .
- the support member 14 preferably includes a spine 24 ; a first shoulder 20 that depends from the spine 24 that is positioned in spaced relation with respect to bit 13 toward the handle 11 ; and, a second shoulder 21 depends from the spine 24 and is positioned in spaced relation with respect to the first shoulder 20 toward the bit 13 forming a gap 34 there between for insertion of the bolt 33 on the hose clamp 30 .
- the first shoulder 20 and second shoulder 21 preferably have an arched or cylindrical configuration forming an opening 19 in the second shoulder 21 for receiving the bolt end 38 on the hose clamp 30 .
- Rotation of the support member with respect to, and independent from the shaft 12 or handle 11 enables one to engage a hose clamp 30 remotely positioned in such a manner that the bolt 33 is not aligned with the gap 34 for engagement of the hose clamp 30 .
- the support member 14 is rotated to a position so the gap 34 is aligned with the bolt 33 for receiving the hose clamp 30 .
- the support member 14 may be fixed in a single position, or non-rotatable with respect to the shaft, such an embodiment may limit one's ability to engage a hose clamp 30 remotely positioned.
- At least a portion of the spine 24 between the first shoulder 20 and second shoulder 21 has an arched configuration forming side edge 26 between the first shoulder 20 and second shoulder 21 .
- the handle 11 and shaft 12 are rotated to turn the bolt 33 .
- the hose clamp 30 may also rotate when secured in the tool 10 .
- the hose clamp 30 rotates it engages the side edge 26 , which prevents further rotation of the hose clamp 30 during operation of the tool 10 .
- the tool 10 may have teeth 41 connected to the second shoulder 21 and extend toward the handle 11 . The teeth 41 engage the hose clamp 30 at the space between an end of the bolt 33 opposite the bolt head 37 and the metal strip 31 to secure the hose clamp 30 to the tool 10 , and prevent rotation of the hose clamp 30 on the tool 10 during operation.
- a means for biasing the support member 14 toward the handle 11 is disposed between the support member 14 and shaft 12 .
- a spring 25 is incorporated to bias the support member 14 toward the handle 11 .
- the support member 14 is advanced in a direction toward the bit 13 creating a space between the bit 13 and second shoulder 21 sufficient to insert the bolt 33 on the hose clamp 30 as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 .
- a projection 18 is affixed to the first end 15 of the support member 14 adjacent to the handle 11 .
- the projection 18 shown in FIG. 3 is a disc-like member so that the support member 14 may be rotated and advanced at any number of positions.
- the projection 18 is not intended to be limited to a disc-like member but may include other design such as a single finger-like projection, or plurality such projections spaced apart from one another. The diameter of the projection may also vary. In addition, the invention does not require the projection 18 to function, and is operable without the projection 18 , which provides means for engaging and advancing the support member 14 .
- the shaft 12 has a substantially uniform diameter. Accordingly, that section of the spine 24 positioned over the spring 25 is displaced outwardly with respect a section of the spine that does not cover the spring 25 in order to accommodate the spring 25 .
- a first end 25 A of the spring 25 is affixed to the shaft 12 .
- a second end 25 B of the spring 25 engages the first shoulder 20 on spine 24 causing the spring 25 to compress.
- the shaft 12 may have a first section 16 that has a diameter smaller than a diameter of a second section 17 .
- the spring 25 is positioned over the first section 16 .
- the first shoulder 20 engages the spring 25 compressing the spring 25 against the second section 17 of the shaft 12 .
- the first shoulder 20 has at least one engagement member or flange 42 projecting inwardly for engaging the spring 25 when the support member 14 is advanced.
- the spring 25 biases the support member 14 toward the handle and the hose clamp 30 is secured to the tool 18 when the second shoulder 21 engages the hose clamp 30 between bolt end 38 and the metal strip 31 .
- the tool 10 includes an elongated flexible shaft portion 40 , which may allow access to hose clamps remotely positioned in hard to reach places.
- the portion 40 attached at a first end to the handle 11 , and attached at a second end to the shaft 12 .
- the flexible portion 40 is operably connected to the handle 11 , and rotates in same direction of rotation of the handle 11 during operation.
- the flexible shaft portion 40 is attached to shaft 12 of the tool 10 in a similar fashion as the bit 13 in previously described embodiments.
- the flexible portion 40 has more rigid end 51 adapted for receiving bit 13 for engaging a hose clamp 30 .
- a second support member 50 is attached and positioned in spaced relation to the rigid end 51 and or flexible portion 40 .
- the end 51 includes a first section 51 A having a diameter that is smaller than a diameter of a second section 51 B.
- a second spring 53 is disposed between the support member 50 and the narrower first section 51 A.
- the support member 51 has the spaced apart first shoulder 20 and second shoulder 21 , and an inwardly projection flange 54 on the first shoulder 21 . When the support member 50 is advanced over the end 51 , the flange 54 engages the spring 53 compressing it.
- the second shoulder 21 is spaced a sufficient distance to insert the bolt 33 into the support member 51 between the bit 13 and the second shoulder 21 .
- the spring 53 biases the support member 51 toward the flexible portion 40 by engaging the flange 54 .
- the second shoulder 21 engages the hose clamp 30 as described above.
- the support member 14 includes a first and second spine member 24 A and 24 B which are spaced apart forming the opposing openings or gaps 44 for insertion of the hose clamp 30 in the tool 10 between the bit 13 and the second shoulder 22 .
- This embodiment may enable one to more readily insert the hose clamp 30 as the support member 14 may not have to be rotated as much to find a position for insertion of the hose clamp 30 .
- an adaptor 45 is illustrated for use with the hand tool 10 .
- the adaptor 45 is intended for use with hose clamps 30 with bolts 33 having diameters so the second shoulder 21 may not effectively engage the hose clamp 30 and secure the same to the tool 10 .
- the adaptor 45 shown in FIG. 12 as a body portion 46 within which an aperture or recess 47 is formed for receiving the bolt end 38 .
- the adaptor 45 has two opposing wings 48 and 49 , and is preferably magnetized to secure the same on the tool 10 .
- the adapter 45 is attached to the second shoulder 21 of the support member 14 so the wings 48 and 49 fit within respective gaps 44 of the support member 14 to minimize rotation of the adaptor 45 and hose clamp 30 during operation of the tool 10 .
- the adaptor 45 is intended for use with smaller diameter bolts, the tool 10 may be used with any sized adaptor 45 that may fit any sized bolts on hose clamps.
- the adaptor 45 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 as described above, but may include any variety of shapes or sizes operable with the tool 10 .
- an adaptor 45 may have only a single wing that fits within the gap 34 on the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 through 5 .
- the adaptor 45 may not have any wing members.
- the second shoulder 21 or end of the support member 14 may be equipped with engagement members (not shown) that extend inwardly to support the adaptor in the support member 14 .
Abstract
A hose clamp tool for engaging and supporting a hose clamp has a handle a shaft operable connected to the handle. A support member is positioned in spaced relation to the shaft and supported there on by a biasing member that biases the support member toward the tool handle. The support member includes a first shoulder disposed toward the handle and a second shoulder spaced from the first shoulder toward a second end of the shaft. When support member is biased away from the handle, a gap is formed between the second end of the shaft and the second should of the support for receiving a bolt on the hose clamp. The second end of the shaft engages the bolt and the support member is released and biased toward the handle so the second shoulder engages the hose clamp at an end of the bolt opposite the bolt head.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/787,574 filed Mar. 30, 2006.
- This invention pertains to tools used to install, tighten, loosen or remove hose clamps. More specifically, the invention relates to tools that enable one to access a hose clamp in hard to reach positions and/or tools that enable one to install or remove a hose clamp using only one hand.
- A hose clamp typically includes a pliable metal strip that has two ends overlapping one another forming a circle. An anchor secures the overlapping sections of the metal strip together. In addition, a bolt is secured to the metal strip at the anchor. Threads on the bolt are positioned in mating relationship with slots formed in the metal strip. Accordingly, when a drive tool as a screw driver or wrench engages a head on the bolt and rotates the bolt, the ends of the strip move relative to one another tightening or loosening depending on the direction of rotation of the bolt. If the clamp is loosely fitted around a hose, the metal strip may rotate or move on the hose when one rotates the bolt, and one must use his/her free hand to prevent rotation of the clamp on the hose. In those instances where the hose clamp is located in a hard-to-reach position, using one's second hand to hold the hose clamp may be difficult if not virtually impossible.
- In an embodiment of the invention, a hose clamp tool is designed for engaging a hose clamp having a bolt for tightening or loosening the hose clamp wherein the bolt has a bolt head and bolt end opposite or distal the bolt head. The hose clamp tool comprises a handle and a shaft that has a first end attached to the handle, and a second end distal the first end. The shaft is operably connected to the handle for rotation in a direction the handle is rotated, and the second end is adapted for engaging the bolt head of the bolt on the hose clamp. A support member is operably connected to the shaft and handle for supporting a hose clamp and has a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The support member is moveable along its longitudinal axis and rotatable on the shaft and such movement is independent of movement of the shaft and handle. A means is disposed between the shaft and support member for biasing the support member toward the handle. In addition, the support member has a spine in spaced relation to the shaft and has a first end adjacent to the handle, a first shoulder depending from the spine over the shaft in spaced relation to the shaft and engages the biasing means, a second shoulder depends from the spine in spaced relation to the first shoulder forming a gap there between for insertion of the bolt on the hose clamp and said second shoulder engages the hose clamp opposite the bolt head.
- In use, an operator biases the support member toward the second end of the shaft or away from the handle forming a gap between the second end of the shaft and second shoulder of the support member. The bolt on the hose clamp is positioned in the gap with the second of the shaft engaging the bolt head. The support member is released and biased toward the handle whereby the second shoulder of the support member engages the hose clamp at space between the bolt and the metal strip of the hose clamp. The hose clamp may then be tightened or loosened as desired.
- A more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof that are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hose clamp. -
FIG. 2 is an end view of the hose clamp. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the invention. -
FIG. 4 is a side view of the invention. -
FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the invention. -
FIG. 6 is a bottom sectional view of the invention engaging a hose clamp -
FIG. 7 is a side view of the invention adjusted to receive a hose clamp. -
FIG. 8 is a side view of the invention engaging a hose clamp. -
FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the invention engaging a hose clamp. -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the invention -
FIG. 11 is a sectional view of the second embodiment of the invention -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the invention with an adapter. -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the invention with an adapter. -
FIG. 14 is a sectional view of a third embodiment of the invention. - A
hose clamp 30 is illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 2 , and includes ametal strip 31 having afirst portion 31A rolled over the top of asecond portion 31A in a generally circular configuration for receiving a hose (not shown). Thefirst portion 31A andsecond portion 31B are secured together, in sliding relationship to one another, by ananchor 36, which also secures abolt 33 to thefirst portion 31A of themetal strip 31. Thebolt 33 has threads (not shown) that are positioned in mating relationship withslots 32 on thefirst portion 31A of themetal strip 31. Thebolt 33 has ahead 37 for receiving a tool such as a screwdriver, ratchet, wrench or any other tool used to rotate thebolt 33. When one rotates thebolt 33, the threads engagemetal strip 31 at theslots 32 causing theclamp 30 to tighten or loosen depending on which direction thebolt 33 is rotated. - The invention for a
hose clamp tool 10 is depicted inFIGS. 3 through 5 , and includes ashaft 12 mounted to ahandle 11. Theshaft 12 is operably connected to thehandle 11 in such a manner that theshaft 12 rotates in the same direction as the rotation of thehandle 11 as selected by a user. Theshaft 12 may be detachable from thehandle 11. Theshaft 12 includes afirst end 12A mounted to thehandle 11 and asecond end 12B distal thefirst end 12A. Abit 13 is secured to thesecond end 12A of theshaft 12 for engaging thebolt head 37 of thehose clamp 30. In an embodiment, thebit 13 is detachable from theshaft 12 so that different sized and shaped bits may be used with thetool 10. For example flat head or Philips head screwdriver bits, hexagonal wrench bits or alien wrench bits may be interchangeably used on the tool. In such cases, thesecond end 12B of theshaft 12 may be adapted to include a magnetic coupling or it is machined for receiving and end of thebit 13 in such a manner to adequately secure thebit 13 to theshaft 12 for operation. - With respect to
FIGS. 3 through 5 , thetool 10 comprises asupport member 14 for supporting thehose clamp 30 on thetool 10. Thesupport member 14 is positioned over theshaft 12 and has a longitudinal axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of theshaft 12. Thesupport member 14 is movable along its longitudinal axis, and rotates with respect to and independent from movement of theshaft 12. Thesupport member 14 preferably includes aspine 24; afirst shoulder 20 that depends from thespine 24 that is positioned in spaced relation with respect tobit 13 toward thehandle 11; and, asecond shoulder 21 depends from thespine 24 and is positioned in spaced relation with respect to thefirst shoulder 20 toward thebit 13 forming agap 34 there between for insertion of thebolt 33 on thehose clamp 30. - The
first shoulder 20 andsecond shoulder 21 preferably have an arched or cylindrical configuration forming an opening 19 in thesecond shoulder 21 for receiving thebolt end 38 on thehose clamp 30. Rotation of the support member with respect to, and independent from theshaft 12 orhandle 11 enables one to engage ahose clamp 30 remotely positioned in such a manner that thebolt 33 is not aligned with thegap 34 for engagement of thehose clamp 30. In such a case, thesupport member 14 is rotated to a position so thegap 34 is aligned with thebolt 33 for receiving thehose clamp 30. While thesupport member 14 may be fixed in a single position, or non-rotatable with respect to the shaft, such an embodiment may limit one's ability to engage ahose clamp 30 remotely positioned. - At least a portion of the
spine 24 between thefirst shoulder 20 andsecond shoulder 21 has an arched configuration formingside edge 26 between thefirst shoulder 20 andsecond shoulder 21. When thetool 10 engages ahose clamp 30, thehandle 11 andshaft 12 are rotated to turn thebolt 33. Thehose clamp 30 may also rotate when secured in thetool 10. When thehose clamp 30 rotates it engages theside edge 26, which prevents further rotation of thehose clamp 30 during operation of thetool 10. In addition, thetool 10 may haveteeth 41 connected to thesecond shoulder 21 and extend toward thehandle 11. Theteeth 41 engage thehose clamp 30 at the space between an end of thebolt 33 opposite thebolt head 37 and themetal strip 31 to secure thehose clamp 30 to thetool 10, and prevent rotation of thehose clamp 30 on thetool 10 during operation. - A means for biasing the
support member 14 toward thehandle 11 is disposed between thesupport member 14 andshaft 12. In the embodiment shown inFIGS. 3 through 5 , aspring 25 is incorporated to bias thesupport member 14 toward thehandle 11. In use, thesupport member 14 is advanced in a direction toward thebit 13 creating a space between thebit 13 andsecond shoulder 21 sufficient to insert thebolt 33 on thehose clamp 30 as shown inFIGS. 7 and 8 . In an embodiment, aprojection 18 is affixed to the first end 15 of thesupport member 14 adjacent to thehandle 11. Theprojection 18 shown inFIG. 3 is a disc-like member so that thesupport member 14 may be rotated and advanced at any number of positions. Theprojection 18 is not intended to be limited to a disc-like member but may include other design such as a single finger-like projection, or plurality such projections spaced apart from one another. The diameter of the projection may also vary. In addition, the invention does not require theprojection 18 to function, and is operable without theprojection 18, which provides means for engaging and advancing thesupport member 14. - With respect to the embodiment shown in
FIGS. 3 and 4 , theshaft 12 has a substantially uniform diameter. Accordingly, that section of thespine 24 positioned over thespring 25 is displaced outwardly with respect a section of the spine that does not cover thespring 25 in order to accommodate thespring 25. Afirst end 25A of thespring 25 is affixed to theshaft 12. When thesupport member 14 is advanced in a direction toward thebit 13, asecond end 25B of thespring 25 engages thefirst shoulder 20 onspine 24 causing thespring 25 to compress. After thebolt 33 on thehose clamp 30 is inserted so thebit 13 engages thebolt head 37, theprojection 18 is released; thespring 25 biases thesupport member 14 toward thehandle 11 and thesecond shoulder 21 on thespine 24 engages thehose clamp 30 at the space betweenbolt 33 andmetal strip 31 of thehose clamp 30. - In another embodiment, shown in
FIG. 14 , theshaft 12 may have a first section 16 that has a diameter smaller than a diameter of a second section 17. Thespring 25 is positioned over the first section 16. When thesupport member 14 is advanced in a direction toward thebit 13, thefirst shoulder 20 engages thespring 25 compressing thespring 25 against the second section 17 of theshaft 12. Thefirst shoulder 20 has at least one engagement member orflange 42 projecting inwardly for engaging thespring 25 when thesupport member 14 is advanced. Whensupport member 14 is released thespring 25 biases thesupport member 14 toward the handle and thehose clamp 30 is secured to thetool 18 when thesecond shoulder 21 engages thehose clamp 30 betweenbolt end 38 and themetal strip 31. - With respect to
FIG. 10 , an embodiment of thetool 10 is illustrated. Thetool 10 includes an elongatedflexible shaft portion 40, which may allow access to hose clamps remotely positioned in hard to reach places. Theportion 40 attached at a first end to thehandle 11, and attached at a second end to theshaft 12. Theflexible portion 40 is operably connected to thehandle 11, and rotates in same direction of rotation of thehandle 11 during operation. In an embodiment shown inFIG. 15 , theflexible shaft portion 40 is attached toshaft 12 of thetool 10 in a similar fashion as thebit 13 in previously described embodiments. - With respect to
FIGS. 11 and 15 theflexible portion 40 has morerigid end 51 adapted for receivingbit 13 for engaging ahose clamp 30. Asecond support member 50 is attached and positioned in spaced relation to therigid end 51 and orflexible portion 40. Theend 51 includes afirst section 51A having a diameter that is smaller than a diameter of asecond section 51B. Asecond spring 53 is disposed between thesupport member 50 and the narrowerfirst section 51A. Thesupport member 51 has the spaced apartfirst shoulder 20 andsecond shoulder 21, and aninwardly projection flange 54 on thefirst shoulder 21. When thesupport member 50 is advanced over theend 51, theflange 54 engages thespring 53 compressing it. In addition, thesecond shoulder 21 is spaced a sufficient distance to insert thebolt 33 into thesupport member 51 between thebit 13 and thesecond shoulder 21. When thesupport member 51 is released thespring 53 biases thesupport member 51 toward theflexible portion 40 by engaging theflange 54. Thesecond shoulder 21 engages thehose clamp 30 as described above. - Yet another embodiment of the invention is illustrated in
FIGS. 12 through 13 , thesupport member 14 includes a first and second spine member 24A and 24B which are spaced apart forming the opposing openings orgaps 44 for insertion of thehose clamp 30 in thetool 10 between thebit 13 and the second shoulder 22. This embodiment may enable one to more readily insert thehose clamp 30 as thesupport member 14 may not have to be rotated as much to find a position for insertion of thehose clamp 30. With respect toFIGS. 12 and 13 , anadaptor 45 is illustrated for use with thehand tool 10. Theadaptor 45 is intended for use with hose clamps 30 withbolts 33 having diameters so thesecond shoulder 21 may not effectively engage thehose clamp 30 and secure the same to thetool 10. Theadaptor 45, shown inFIG. 12 as abody portion 46 within which an aperture orrecess 47 is formed for receiving thebolt end 38. Theadaptor 45 has two opposingwings tool 10. As shown inFIG. 13 theadapter 45 is attached to thesecond shoulder 21 of thesupport member 14 so thewings respective gaps 44 of thesupport member 14 to minimize rotation of theadaptor 45 andhose clamp 30 during operation of thetool 10. While theadaptor 45 is intended for use with smaller diameter bolts, thetool 10 may be used with anysized adaptor 45 that may fit any sized bolts on hose clamps. - The
adaptor 45 is not limited to the configuration shown inFIGS. 12 and 13 as described above, but may include any variety of shapes or sizes operable with thetool 10. For example, anadaptor 45 may have only a single wing that fits within thegap 34 on the embodiment shown inFIGS. 3 through 5 . In addition, theadaptor 45 may not have any wing members. In such a case, thesecond shoulder 21 or end of thesupport member 14 may be equipped with engagement members (not shown) that extend inwardly to support the adaptor in thesupport member 14. - While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious that such embodiments are provided by way of example only and not of limitation. Numerous variations, changes and substitutions will occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the teaching of the present invention. Accordingly, it is intended that the invention be interpreted within the full spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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1. A hose clamp tool for engaging a hose clamp having a bolt for tightening or loosening the hose clamp, the bolt having a bolt head and bolt end, the tool comprising:
a handle;
a shaft having a first end attached to the handle, and a second end distal the first end, and the shaft operably connected to the handle for rotation in a direction the handle is rotated, and the second end is adapted for engaging the bolt head of the bolt on the hose clamp;
a support member, operably connected to the shaft and handle, for supporting a hose clamp, having a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the shaft, and the support member is moveable along the longitudinal axis and rotatable on the shaft and such movement being independent of movement of the shaft and handle;
means, disposed between the shaft and support member, for biasing the support member toward the handle; and,
the support member having a spine in spaced relation to the shaft and having a first end adjacent to the handle, a first shoulder depending from the spine over the shaft in spaced relation to the shaft and engaging the biasing means, a second shoulder depending from the spine in spaced relation to the first shoulder forming a gap therebetween for insertion of the bolt on the hose clamp and said second shoulder engaging the hose clamp opposite the bolt head.
2. The hose clamp tool of claim 1 further comprising at least two projections connected to the second shoulder extending toward the first shoulder and spaced apart from one another for engaging the hose clamp at a space between the bolt and a metal strip of the hose clamp and the anchor holding the bolt on the metal strip.
3. The hose clamp tool of claim 1 wherein the first and second shoulders have a hollow cylindrical configuration and the shaft extends through the first shoulder and the biasing means includes a spring having a first end secured to the shaft and an edge of the first shoulder engages the first end of the spring when the support member is advanced toward the second end of the shaft causing the spring to compress, and the second shoulder having an edge that is spaced from the second end of the shaft forming a gap for receiving the bolt of the hose clamp in the tool.
4. The hose clamp tool of claim 3 further comprising a disc-like engagement member mounted to the support and extending outward there from.
5. The hose clamp tool of claim 1 wherein the first and second shoulders have a hollow cylindrical configuration and the shaft extends through the first shoulder and the biasing means includes a spring having a first end engaging an inwardly disposed flange on the first shoulder and when the support member is advanced toward the second end of the shaft the flange engages the second end of the spring causing the spring to compress, and the second shoulder having an edge that is spaced from the second end of the shaft forming a gap for receiving the bolt of the hose clamp in the tool.
6. The hose clamp tool of claim 5 further comprising a disc-like engagement member mounted to the support member adjacent the handle and extending outward there from.
7. The hose clamp tool of claim 5 wherein at least a portion of the first end of the shaft has a diameter that is smaller than a diameter of at least a portion of the second end of the shaft of the tool such that the second end of the spring engages the second end of shaft when compressed.
8. The hose clamp tool of claim 1 further comprising two opposing side edges on the spine disposed between the first shoulder and second shoulder wherein the side edges minimize rotation of the hose clamp on a hose when being adjusted by the hose clamp engaging one of the size edges.
9. The hose clamp tool of claim 1 wherein the support member includes a first and second opposing spine member spaced apart from one and disposed between the first shoulder and second shoulder and first shoulder has a hollow cylindrical configuration through which the shaft of the tool and extends, and the second shoulder has a hollow cylindrical configuration in which an end of the hose clamp bolt is inserted and forming gap between the first and second spine members and first and second should for insertion of the bolt.
10. The hose clamp tool of claim 9 further comprising a body portion with a recess for receiving an end of the bolt, and two wing members integral the body portion and disposed in the gap between the first and second spine members.
11. A hose clamp tool for engaging a hose clamp having a bolt for tightening or loosening the hose clamp, the bolt having a bolt head and bolt end, the tool comprising:
a handle;
a shaft having a first end attached to the handle, and a second end distal the first end, and the shaft operably connected to the handle for rotation in a direction the handle is rotated, and the second end is adapted for engaging the bolt head of the bolt on the hose clamp;
a support member, operably connected to the shaft and handle, for supporting a hose clamp, having a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the shaft, and the support member is moveable along the longitudinal axis and rotatable on the shaft and such movement being independent of movement of the shaft and handle;
means, disposed between the shaft and support member, for biasing the support member toward the handle; and,
the support member having a spine in spaced relation to the shaft and having a first end adjacent to the handle, a first shoulder depending from the spine and having a hollow cylindrical configuration in which a least a portion of the biasing means disposed and the first shoulder, a second shoulder depending from the spine in spaced relation to the first shoulder forming a gap there between for insertion of the bolt on the hose clamp and the second shoulder having a hollow cylindrical configuration engaging the hose clamp opposite the bolt head, and the first shoulder engaging the spring when the support member is advanced longitudinally toward an end of the shaft.
12. The hose clamp tool of claim 11 further comprising at least two projections connected to the second shoulder extending toward the first shoulder and spaced apart from one another for engaging the hose clamp at a space between the bolt and a metal strip of the hose clamp and the anchor holding the bolt on the metal strip.
13. The hose clamp tool of claim 11 further comprising a disc-like engagement member mounted to the support and extending outward there from.
14. The hose clamp tool of claim 11 wherein the biasing means includes a spring having a first end engaging an inwardly disposed flange on the first shoulder and when the support member is advanced toward the second end of the shaft the flange engages the second end of the spring causing the spring to compress, and the second shoulder having an edge that is spaced from the second end of the shaft forming a gap for receiving the bolt of the hose clamp in the tool.
15. The hose clamp tool of claim 14 further comprising a disc-like engagement member mounted to the support member adjacent the handle and extending outward there from.
16. The hose clamp tool of claim 11 wherein at least a portion of the first end of the shaft has a diameter that is smaller than a diameter of at least a portion of the second end of the shaft of the tool such that the second end of the spring engages the second end of shaft when compressed.
17. The hose clamp tool of claim 11 further comprising two opposing side edges on the spine disposed between the first shoulder and second shoulder wherein the side edges minimize rotation of the hose clamp on a hose when being adjusted by the hose clamp engaging one of the size edges.
18. The hose clamp tool of claim 11 wherein the support member includes a first and second opposing spine member spaced apart from one and disposed between the first shoulder and second shoulder and first shoulder has a hollow cylindrical configuration through which the shaft of the tool and extends, and the second shoulder has a hollow cylindrical configuration in which an end of the hose clamp bolt is inserted and forming gap between the first and second spine members and first and second should for insertion of the bolt.
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